Observing the Safety and Effectiveness of Korean Integrative Medicine for Treating Bells Palsy in Adults Aged 19 to 69

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of Korean integrative treatments in adults aged 19 to 69 diagnosed with peripheral facial nerve palsy. This observational study focuses on patients in the acute to subacute stage of facial palsy, following their progress primarily through the Facial Disability Index FDI over a period of several months after starting treatment. The study is sponsored by the Jaseng Medical Foundation and aims to observe real-world clinical practices with treatments determined by experienced clinicians. Participants receive various Korean integrative medicine treatments, including Chuna therapy a manual technique on the face and cervical spine, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and herbal medicine. The exact treatment plan is decided by clinicians based on each patients condition. Treatment visits occur weekly while treatment is ongoing, with follow-up visits scheduled at the 5th, 14th, and 53rd weeks after the baseline assessment. During the study, researchers will collect data at several time points using various assessments such as the Facial Disability Index, House-Brackmann facial palsy grading, Numeric Rating Scale, Facial Nerve Grading System, Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire, Patient Global Impression of Change, and the Short Form-12 Health Survey. These measures help track changes in facial function and patient well-being. The study will monitor participants for over a year to observe both short- and long-term outcomes related to facial palsy and treatment effects.

The Effectiveness and Safety of Integrative Korean Medicine Treatment for Bell's Palsy